Things to Do with Kids in Essex, MA

  • TripBuzz found 405 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 402 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Gloucester and Cambridge.
  • From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, the Essex area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Boat Cruise and Parks.
  • A small town outside of Boston, Essex is a popular tourist destination in New England. Located on the Essex River, the city has its economic roots in both shipbuilding and clamming; and its rich history is recorded at its local museum. Other attractions in the area include a variety of antique shops, fishing charters, walking trails and public parks.
  • TripBuzz found 405 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 402 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Gloucester and Cambridge.
  • From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, the Essex area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Boat Cruise and Parks.
  • A small town outside of Boston, Essex is a popular tourist destination in New England. Located on the Essex River, the city has its economic roots in both shipbuilding and clamming; and its rich history is recorded at its local museum. Other attractions in the area include a variety of antique shops, fishing charters, walking trails and public parks.
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27.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails 9 Galen Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Stretching along the river for 20 miles, Charles River Reservation - Heart Healthy Trail has amenities for everyone. Activities include canoeing, biking, sailing, swimming, tennis, skating, enjoying concerts, and more.
27.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 31 Westminster Ave, Moxley Playground, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Moxley Playground features two tot-lots or playgrounds. Playground facilities includes five beltings, one handicap swing, one full bucket swing and one half bucket swing while additional features are composed of a baseball field and tennis courts.
27.7 Miles
97% 29 votes
Historic Sites 99 Warren St., Brookline, MA MoreLess Info
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site celebrates the nation's most known parkmaker. The pioneer of landscape design was the first to value the aesthetic appeal to large scale businesses and made a name for himself that way.
27.7 Miles
61% 38 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
The Boston Ski and Sports Club is a membership based organization that offers adult sports leagues, group vacations, social events and day trips to different ski resorts within the region. Twelve different sports leagues are played both indoor and out.
27.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 138 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by large, shady trees and lush greenery is the Dealtry Memorial Pool. The public pool offers free entry, on site lifeguards and a 44 yard long swimming area with shallow and deep ends.
27.8 Miles
52% 343 votes
Water Parks 2300 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH MoreLess Info
Water Country is a 26-acre water park filled with water activities including a family raft ride, triple giant slides, and water slides. The park also offers nine different places to eat.
27.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 65 Bacon Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The first of its kind in Watertown, the Watertown Dog Park is an off leash park with separate fenced areas for large and smaller dogs. Owners should bring their own water and clean-up bags.
27.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA 2170 MoreLess Info
Spanning 80 acres, Quincy's Merrymount Park features facilities for baseball, softball, bocce ball, tennis, and basketball. In addition, the park has running trails and covered areas for picnics or other functions.
27.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 80 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
With sports facilities open to the public, Casey Park provides amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rinks, and multipurpose fields. There are also leisure opportunities at picnic areas, walking paths, and playgrounds.
27.8 Miles
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Tennis 160 Mill Road, Chelmsford, MA 1824 MoreLess Info
The Russell Mill Swim & Tennis Club is a recreational club that features a swimming pool, a playground, life guards, a kiddie pool, and illuminated tennis courts. The club also has a picnic area with grills.
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